Spring has sprung, so it’s only right that we honor one of the most beautiful migrations in nature every year. For Floridians, the Monarch migration is especially important, not just because of the migration path from Central Mexico, but also because they have been choosing Florida as their home, too. Grab a front-row seat this spring to watch the monarch butterflies in Florida.
Migration is not just for the birds — every year millions of monarch butterflies travel over 2,000 miles to make the migration for winter.
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While the destination for many of the butterflies is Central Mexico, many of the monarchs head to Florida for winter instead.
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Floridians are lucky enough to have millions of monarch butterflies not only call their state home, but also a stopping point during the spring months.
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While it is true that the best time to see monarchs in Florida is around the end of August, Floridians can still witness the spring breeding for millions of butterflies looking for warm weather.
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One of the most beautiful places in Florida to see the monarchs is St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
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This is the last stop for thousands of butterflies before they venture on across the Gulf of Mexico.
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So when you plan your visit to St. Marks during the fall months or for the spring migration back, you’re sure to witness a natural occurrence that is as spectacular as you could imagine.
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Have you ever had a front-row seat to this natural show before? Share with us some of your favorite places to snag a view of monarch butterflies in Florida in the comments section! Also, if you want another natural attraction to check out in Florida, check out this 30-acre art and botanical garden.
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Monarch Butterflies In Florida April 11, 2020 Marisa Roman What other animals migrate to Florida in the spring? The springtime butterfly migration in Florida is a pretty spectacular event. But this fascinating migration isn’t the only migration to take place in the Sunshine State. What is most alluring for many animals of Florida is similar to what we, as humans, also find appealing. The Atlantic sturgeon, for instance, returns from the ocean each spring in order to spawn, often finding solace in warm Florida waters. In addition, several species of birds migrate through Florida as well, as the Florida Keys offer a perfect rest area for migrating birds who use the tropics as their winter habitat. What are the best signs of spring in Florida? Finding signs of spring might be a bit more difficult when compared to other parts of the country. Since winter isn’t as tolling in Florida, the transition into spring isn’t as obvious. However, there are still a few things to keep an eye out for, that might not be as obvious as you think. Colorful trees in bloom are a good sign of spring in Florida, as well as spotting a much different variety of migratory birds. Additionally, keep an ear out for thousands of spring peepers singing their mating songs near the marshes and wetlands. How can I best enjoy nature in Florida? Enjoying nature in Florida is a must for anyone who visits the state. It’s almost an obvious choice to start enjoying nature by a visit to the beach. But there are plenty of other ways you can get into nature in Florida outside of setting up shop in the sand for the day. For instance, there are quite a few of natural attractions in Florida that are worth checking out, from the waterfall at Falling Waters State Park to the underground caverns in Marianna.
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Monarch Butterflies In Florida
April 11, 2020
Marisa Roman
What other animals migrate to Florida in the spring? The springtime butterfly migration in Florida is a pretty spectacular event. But this fascinating migration isn’t the only migration to take place in the Sunshine State. What is most alluring for many animals of Florida is similar to what we, as humans, also find appealing. The Atlantic sturgeon, for instance, returns from the ocean each spring in order to spawn, often finding solace in warm Florida waters. In addition, several species of birds migrate through Florida as well, as the Florida Keys offer a perfect rest area for migrating birds who use the tropics as their winter habitat. What are the best signs of spring in Florida? Finding signs of spring might be a bit more difficult when compared to other parts of the country. Since winter isn’t as tolling in Florida, the transition into spring isn’t as obvious. However, there are still a few things to keep an eye out for, that might not be as obvious as you think. Colorful trees in bloom are a good sign of spring in Florida, as well as spotting a much different variety of migratory birds. Additionally, keep an ear out for thousands of spring peepers singing their mating songs near the marshes and wetlands. How can I best enjoy nature in Florida? Enjoying nature in Florida is a must for anyone who visits the state. It’s almost an obvious choice to start enjoying nature by a visit to the beach. But there are plenty of other ways you can get into nature in Florida outside of setting up shop in the sand for the day. For instance, there are quite a few of natural attractions in Florida that are worth checking out, from the waterfall at Falling Waters State Park to the underground caverns in Marianna.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The springtime butterfly migration in Florida is a pretty spectacular event. But this fascinating migration isn’t the only migration to take place in the Sunshine State. What is most alluring for many animals of Florida is similar to what we, as humans, also find appealing. The Atlantic sturgeon, for instance, returns from the ocean each spring in order to spawn, often finding solace in warm Florida waters. In addition, several species of birds migrate through Florida as well, as the Florida Keys offer a perfect rest area for migrating birds who use the tropics as their winter habitat.
What are the best signs of spring in Florida?
Finding signs of spring might be a bit more difficult when compared to other parts of the country. Since winter isn’t as tolling in Florida, the transition into spring isn’t as obvious. However, there are still a few things to keep an eye out for, that might not be as obvious as you think. Colorful trees in bloom are a good sign of spring in Florida, as well as spotting a much different variety of migratory birds. Additionally, keep an ear out for thousands of spring peepers singing their mating songs near the marshes and wetlands.
How can I best enjoy nature in Florida?
Enjoying nature in Florida is a must for anyone who visits the state. It’s almost an obvious choice to start enjoying nature by a visit to the beach. But there are plenty of other ways you can get into nature in Florida outside of setting up shop in the sand for the day. For instance, there are quite a few of natural attractions in Florida that are worth checking out, from the waterfall at Falling Waters State Park to the underground caverns in Marianna.
